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How to apply for a Social Security Number. Application Requirements. Must have a job Provide a letter from employer – example can be collected from ISFO Must be registered in the SEVIS System Must be a full time student Should be in the US at least one month. Example Letter.
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Application Requirements • Must have a job • Provide a letter from employer – example can be collected from ISFO • Must be registered in the SEVIS System • Must be a full time student • Should be in the US at least one month
Steps to Follow • Bring employer letter to ISFO and an advisor will co-sign it. • When the letter has been co-signed, you will collect it along with the Social Security Application. • The mailing address on the SSN application needs to be ISFO. • Take all of this to the SSN office in Elgin. • Do not mail your application/documents to a Social Security Office.
Documents Needed • Letter from employer co-signed by ISFO • Social Security Number Application • Passport • Visa • I-94 • I-20 or DS-2019
Where to Apply Elgin Office – they recognize our letters and have been handling applications for our students for years. 790 Fletcher Drive 877-405-0435 Elgin, IL 60123 Office Hours: 9am to 3:30pm Monday to Friday
Told you need an SSN, but you don’t have a job? • Follow the same steps except for you will not have a letter • Apply and receive an official rejection letter stating you are ineligible for a SSN • The rejection letter will serve in the place of an SSN if you are ineligible for one.
Any questions stop by ISFO and ask at the front desk. We are here to help.